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9 hours 30 minutes
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On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the picturesque lakeside town of Lucerne. This tour is mostly made up of free time and self-guided activities – your guide will be with you from Zurich to Weggis, at the foot of the mountain, and then you’re free to explore the mountain and Lucerne at your leisure. Ride an aerial cable car and a cogwheel train, take in stunning views over the Swiss Alps and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne – it’s a full day of gorgeous scenery and mountain delights.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
10.03-04.04.2025 | 17.11.-21.11.2025 | 24.11.-28.11.2025: the round-trip up and down Mt Rigi will be by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance.
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual stay in Mt Rigi and Lucerne, tickets and a written itinerary are provided.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Boat ride from Vitznau to Lucerne
Transportation by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich
Aerial cable car, cogwheel train
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adam B,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
We did the self guided portion of the tour (Mt. Rigi and Lucerne) and there is really not a lot of guidance or support.
Michael B,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
Mt. Gigi was breathtaking and our guide was excellent. Was truly a highlight our our vacation and should not be missed!
Cassandra A,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
Mt Rigi is a beautiful mountain with in the Alps! Lucerne is a lovely town bordering the lake with lots of charm.. Part of the trip is a lovely boat ride across the lake!
Jason M,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
I had a terrible experience with Viator’s customer service regarding this tour. Unfortunately, I had to cancel because my son was sick, but Viator refused to provide a refund or any form of credit. Their policies are rigid, and their customer support was unhelpful and dismissive. I highly recommend booking directly with tour operators instead of using Viator, as they are inflexible and prioritize profit over customer satisfaction. Beware of this company and tours like this one!
Lorraine R,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
I enjoyed the part guided, Bruno was great explained everything clearly got the tickets for the cable car, cogwheel train and boat. I liked the fact that you get plenty of time to enjoy Lucerne. The bus was prompt on bith pick ups i thought it was great and the weather was very kind thumbs up from me.
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